The Best Thing I Ever Ate Season 2 Episode 8 Crunchy
- TVG
- February 19, 2010
In this episode of The Best Thing I Ever Ate, titled "Crunchy," food network stars and celebrity chefs share their favorite crispy and crunchy dishes that have left an impression on them.
The episode starts off with Alton Brown discussing his love for the crunchy texture found in egg rolls. He visits an Asian fusion restaurant in Atlanta, where he indulges in crispy, fried egg rolls filled with a variety of vegetables and meats.
Next up is chef Michael Symon, who shares his love for fried chicken skin. He heads to a restaurant in Cleveland that serves up fried chicken skin drizzled in hot sauce and dipped in blue cheese dressing, leaving his taste buds craving more.
Ayesha Curry takes us to a restaurant in San Francisco that serves up a unique dish: crunchy fried chicken feet. While this dish may not be for everyone, Ayesha raves about the crispy texture and delicious flavor of the fried chicken feet.
Duff Goldman shares his favorite snack food, pork rinds. He takes us to a Mexican restaurant where the pork rinds are freshly made and hot out of the fryer, and dipped in a tangy, spicy salsa verde.
Sunny Anderson introduces us to her go-to snack, popcorn. She visits a gourmet popcorn shop in Brooklyn where every kernel is popped to perfection with unique flavors such as truffle butter and white cheddar.
Next, Alex Guarnaschelli shares her love for crispy fried onions. She visits a New York City burger joint that serves up thick, juicy burgers topped with crispy fried onions that provide the perfect crunch to every bite.
Last but not least, Katie Lee takes us to a trendy spot in Los Angeles that serves up a crunchy, gluten-free treat - cauliflower crust pizza. She can't get enough of the crispy texture of the cauliflower crust, topped with fresh ingredients and melted mozzarella cheese.
Overall, this episode of The Best Thing I Ever Ate highlights the diverse ways in which chefs and foodies alike appreciate the satisfying and delicious crunch of different foods. From classic favorites like egg rolls and fried chicken skin, to more unique dishes like fried chicken feet and cauliflower crust pizza, this episode is sure to give viewers ideas for their next crispy indulgence.